How far is Essex Junction, VT from Burlington, VT?
The driving distance from Essex Junction, VT to Burlington, VT is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction and Burlington.
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Start on Main Street
24 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on College Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · College Parkway
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Continue on East Allen Street
787 ft · 37 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn left onto I 89 South
863 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington
1991 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Williston Road
1020 ft · 29 sec · Williston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Junction and Burlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
2.2 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Junction to Burlington?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winooski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Essex Junction and 3.4 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Essex Junction and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Winooski
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winooski.
Essex Junction station
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
St. Albans station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Junction and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 km).
#1 Essex Junction
Village located within Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont
| Population | 10,793 |
| Coordinates | 44.4906100, -73.1109600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
The capital of Vermont.
| Population | 42,899 |
| Coordinates | 44.4758800, -73.2120700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.95 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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